SUMMARY:
Ware looking for an experienced Lean Manufacturing Expert to manage NG manufacturing/Packaging continuous improvement initiatives for a pharmaceutical industry in Puerto Rico.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Conduct value stream mapping, Kaizen events, and root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for optimized workflows.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) and Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, and GMP guidelines.
• Train and mentor employees on Lean principles, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Analyze manufacturing and packaging processes, identifying bottlenecks and recommending solutions.
• Utilize data analytics to track performance metrics and drive decision-making.
• Support automation and digital transformation initiatives to enhance productivity.
• Provide strategic recommendations for cost reduction, waste elimination, and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Support other related activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master´s or Doctorate degree in Science or Engineering
2. Over 10 years of direct related experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or medical devices industries
3. Proven experience in Lean Manufacturing methodologies
4. Preferable Green belt/Black Belt certification
5. Strong experience performing Value stream mapping
6. Strong experience managing Packaging line time studies.
7. Develop/ Propose Packaging line standard process improvements,   
8. Executes Lean Six Sigma projects, distinguishes   between DMAIC, DFSS, PDCA, Kaizens and Kaizen Event opportunities to reduce defects, variability and/or  cycle time, increase yield, rates, among others,  delivering controls to maintain sustainable results.
9. Fully bilingual:  Spanish and English

WORK METHODOLOGY:

• Professional Services agreement
• Hybrid project - Presence in Puerto Rico is required
• Short-term assignment, 3-6 months